Non-tenure track faculty discuss plans to unionize
Non-tenure track faculty, including instructors, lecturers and adjunct professors, express plans for unionization as the number of tenure-track positions are reduced.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Feb.
Senate debates proposed budget allocations
On Sunday night, the Senate convened for its weekly meeting to discuss the chartering of clubs and the allocation of Senate funds.
Alan Khazei discusses civic engagement in 'Deis Impact keynote address
Alan Khazei, co-founder of City Year and CEO of Be The Change, Inc., gave the keynote address at the fourth annual 'Deis Impact festival of social justice.
Castle to remain open for housing next year as renovations continue
Amidst rumors of closure due to structural instability, Vice President for Operations James Gray announced that the Castle will remain open and will be included in next year's housing lottery.
Speakers discuss impact of social justice on education
On Wednesday evening, students and faculty gathered to discuss the impact of social justice in education during “What Does Social Justice Mean in Modern Education,” which took place as part of ’DEIS Impact.
Tenure process explored
The tenure process for University faculty has been questioned by some for having a history of being lengthy, secretive and without clear guidelines.
President Lawrence resigns
The University President announced he is resigning after a five-year presidency.
Lawrence leaves mixed legacy behind him
Lawrence's five-year presidency has included both contentious issues and University improvements.
Faculty meeting addresses race
The most recent faculty meeting included a discussion between student representatives and faculty about the need to address racism among the Brandeis community.
Two Student Union seats filled in elections, two more remain open
Students voted in the election last Thursday but filled only two of the four open positions. Another round will be held this week.
Students address the mental health stigma
At a Deis Impact event last Saturday, a student panel discussed the stigma often associated with mental health issues and the related consequences.
Rape Crisis Center to open soon, hiring peer advocates
The University is hiring students as peer advocates to work at the Rape Crisis Center, which opens March 2.
Panel combines social justice with business
A Deis Impact event hosted by the University Business Program last week explored social entrepreneurship.
Blizzard hits Northeast
The entire Northeast was hit with a massive blizzard last week, named “Juno,” that dumped over two feet of snow in Massachusetts and closed the University for over 48 hours.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Jan. 25—A staff member in the Gosman Sports and Recreation Center reported a party took a serious fall with a serious injury to their leg and requested an ambulance.
University President Frederick Lawrence will step down at end of academic year
Provost Lisa Lynch will serve as the interim president, beginning July 1.
Senate Log
Senate charters clubs and addresses election concerns
Board of Trustees discusses free speech on campus at meeting
At a meeting last Wednesday, the Board discussed issues of free speech on campus, the forthcoming draft of a financial and strategic plan and online education.
University pilots speed bumps on loop road
The University installed temporary speed bumps this week on Loop Road as part of a pilot plan to reduce traffic accidents.
Faculty discusses University rankings in the U.S. News and World Report, retention rates and confirmed microcredentials
Berlin Chapel is damaged in electrical fire sending students into action
Opinion: More than Morant
Brandeis announces five new microcredentials for spring semester
Inside the Conversation on AI and Politics